User manual JVC GR-DV700

[. . . ] ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV700 GR-DV600 GR-DV500 GR-DV400 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ GETTING STARTED 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 23 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 64 INSTRUCTIONS TERMS 82 LYT1130-001A EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. [. . . ] During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED FEATURES 42 EN Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. 1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to " / ". 38) FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont. ) NOTE: If "BEEP" and "TALLY" are set to "OFF" ( pg. 36), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light. SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel FOCUS Button Lock Button Power Switch When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts) Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Blinks quickly (Self-Timer shooting starts soon) 1 2 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that it faces forward and view yourself while self-recording with the viewfinder pushed back. 31, 35) To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. OR MANUA L SE L F ­ T I ME R ­ OF F ON Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer video recording starts) After approx. 15 sec. OR Turns off (Self-Timer snapshot recording occurs) 3 4 RETURN 5 Self-Timer indication 5 6 Press SNAPSHOT. To end Self-Timer recording, select "OFF" in step 3. EN 43 Auto Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. Focus detection zone Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment" ( pg. 12). 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The " " indicator appears and blinks. While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. 73) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "ON". NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. ADVANCED FEATURES However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform "Manual Focus"): When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low. * When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolour wall, or a clear, blue sky. * When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. * When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. [. . . ] E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject UNIT IN SAFEGUARD the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. If the indication remains, consult REINSERT TAPE your nearest JVC dealer. REFERENCES 82 EN TERMS A AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Auto Playback Of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23 TERMS G Gain Up (GAIN UP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 79 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]